Two U.S. states still honor Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee on the federal holiday set aside for Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Will that change?
The holiday is celebrated each year on the third Monday of January, falling on Jan. 20 this year, which coincides with the presidential inauguration.
This parade celebrates the civil rights accomplishments headed by Dr. King, ensuring freedom and equality for all.
Martin Luther King gave over 2,500 public speeches during his lifetime – many of them were delivered without a manuscript and with few notes.
More than 50 years after he died at age 39 from an assassin’s bullet, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. endures as one of the most influential and recognizable figures in American history. His rise from the pulpit of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta to his groundbreaking work as a founder and leader
Martin Luther King Jr is remembered for his tireless work during the Civil Rights Movement and his dream that one day everyone would be treated as equals. A statue built in his memory now stands in Washington D.C. and each year, the third Monday in January is celebrated as Martin Luther King Jr. Day, an American federal holiday.
WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, and West Tennessee. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures along with low wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Snow, ice and a wintry mix will sweep across south Georgia Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Stay updated here.
Monday is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, which honors his legacy during the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. A product of the movement is Mississippi
Monday was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. He was the mainstay of the Civil Rights Movement. We have many people here in Mississippi who had more than just a passing
South Mississippi is bracing for the first significant snowfall since 1996, Harrison County Emergency Management director Matt Stratton said during a meeting Sunday afternoon to prepare for the deep freeze expected to grip the Coast tonight and bring snow by Tuesday.